Submission NameJust Imagine SWLA, A 50-Year Resilience Master Plan for Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes
Project Intent StatementThe Just Imagine SWLA 50-year Resilience Master Plan for Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes was intended as a strategic and comprehensive path for Southwest Louisiana beyond through long-term recovery from four federally declared disasters, including two hurricanes, to a more resilient future. Just Imagine is a multi-jurisdictional plan involving two parishes, four cities, two towns, unincorporated communities, two school districts, two port authorities, a housing authority, a university, a technical college, employers, the regional economic development alliance, and the visitors’ bureau. Eleven catalytic projects were identified through extensive community engagement and offer local leaders clear direction on the region’s aspirations for quality of life, economic growth, resilient infrastructure, housing, and placemaking.
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Project Team
Team MembersUrban Design Associates:
Megan O'Hara, AICP, LEED AP BD+C (Principal-in-charge);
Eric Osth, AIA, LEED AP (Consulting Principal);
David Csont, ASAI (Illustrator);
Ashleigh Walton, AIA (Project Manager);
Bethanie Martin (Senior Designer - formerly with UDA);
Lily Xing (Senior Designer);
Rebecca Lefkowitz (Senior Designer)
Project Contributors#1 Urban Design Associates: (Role: Team Lead — Resiliency Master Planning, Resiliency and Climate Adaptation, and Implementation);
#2 Franklin Associates (Role: Public Facilitation);
#3 Stantec (Role: Infrastructure, Hazard, & Flood Mitigation);
#3 Dr. Daniel Groft (Role: Economic Development);
#4 Dr. James Richardson (Role: Economic Development);
#5 WHLC Architecture (Role: Architecture)